Change to Board of Directors

Surgical Innovations Group PLC 10 April 2000 SURGICAL INNOVATIONS GROUP PLC MAIN BOARD CHANGES The Board of Surgical Innovations Group plc today announces that it has amicably agreed with Ian Lomas that he will step down as Managing Director with Immediate effect. The Board would like to thank Ian for his valuable contribution to the Company in its formative years and wish him every success for the future. Stuart Moran, 36, is to be appointed to the Board as Technical Director. Given the innovative nature of the business it has become desirable to have a technical representative on the main Board. Stuart has been with Surgical Innovations virtually since its inception and the Board believes his experience and knowledge will be of significant benefit as the Company moves forward. It is the intention of the Board to appoint a new Managing Director with relevant experience as soon as is practicable. However, in the meantime Doug Liversidge, Non-Executive Chairman, who has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, will be devoting additional time to the Company whilst Graham Bowland, Finance Director together with Stuart Moran will be sharing the responsibilities of running the Company. Regards current trading, ION Product Solutions, the division which offers design and manufacturing services, continues to progress and currently is in discussions with a number of major healthcare companies in regard to product development projects. Also, the royalty income from Genzyme continues to increase. Overheads continue to be monitored with a view to providing the Company with a stable and profitable base. For further information Keeley Middleton Doug Liversidge, Chairman Citigate Dewe Rogerson Graham Bowland, Finance Director Tel: 0113 297 9899 Surgical Innovations Group plc Tel:0113 230 7597